Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop vs ASUS X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop

138specifications compared
35differ
103identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Black
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Grey, Silver
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1.9 GHz
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:3 MB
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4 MB
Stepping
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:D0
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:C0
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4x1, 2x4
- X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:2x4

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Comparison of P256-M, X550LD
174 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop Model P256-M View product	B ASUS X550LD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop Model X550LD View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4030U	i7-4500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 820M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12	12
On-board graphics card ID	0xA16	0xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11g
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectors	4	4
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81018	75460
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EN	SR16Z
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	2500 mAh	37 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	251 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.53 cm	2.48 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.04 cm	3.17 cm
HeightKnown for one	30.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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